The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Gilly Fungal Breeding

Gilly has launched its first dairy pilot in Modesto, CA, converting 200 tons of tomato pomace into high-protein animal feed using proprietary fungi. This low-CapEx process utilizes standard farming equipment to reduce farmer feed costs by up to 10%. Notably, the team achieved a 75% improvement in thermotolerance in just one three-week breeding cycle using AI-driven selection. Awarded $75,000 from BEAM Circular, Gilly is currently raising capital for its 2026 Demo Day.